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US6442002 - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The CHEMISTRY program emphasizes developing a strong foundation of theoretical and practical skills and developing issues related to more advanced chemical concepts than contemporary chemistry. The experience of using scientific tools and the latest chemical techniques will spark students' interest in continuing their research interests and can help in applying chemistry to solve problems.

    School of Chemical Sciences 11800,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
    https://chem.usm.my/


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • Kelayakan Minimum STPMKelayakan Minimum Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMKelayakan Minimum Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      Kelayakan Minimum STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology / Physics
      • Mathematics T

       

      Note:
      The candidate must not have any visual impairments (color blindness) or physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.
      Kelayakan Minimum Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade B (3.00) in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Biology

       

      Note:
      The candidate must not have any visual impairments (color blindness) or physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

       
      Kelayakan Minimum Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      OR

      A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics
      • Biology / Physics

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 6 in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Biology

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Biology

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

       

      Note:
      The candidate must not have any visual impairments (color blindness) or physical disabilities that would hinder practical work.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      5,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      5,550.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Basic chemistry, basic laboratory skills and chemical safety and security.

    • Intermediate Organic, Inorganic, Physcial and Analytical Chemistry. Introduction to Material Chemistry and spectroscopy methods.

    • Advance Analytical and laboratory courses. Introduction to Research Methodology and Chemistry Project.

    • Selected applied analytical chemistry courses. Industrial Training in the final semester.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

     Position

    • Materials Scientist
    • Manufacturing
    • Junior Engineer
    • QA Scientist
    • R&D Scientist
    • Safety Officer
    • Research Officer
    • Science Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Chemical Industry
    • Oil and gas industry
    • Government Agencies
    • Food industry

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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